22-18-101.

22-18-101.

(b) The governing body, by ordinance, shall specify the procedure for determining whether a vacancy exists.

(c) If a vacancy is determined to exist, the governing body shall appoint an eligible person to the office who shall serve until his successor is elected at the next general municipal election and qualified. If the entire council is vacant, the district judge for the district in which the city or town is located shall appoint a person to fill each vacancy and serve until the next general municipal election at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired portion of each term.

(d) A vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled only from the governing body.

(e) Vacancies in appointive offices shall be filled in the manner provided for initial appointments.

15-1-108. Powers and duties of mayor; appointment of mayor pro tem.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the mayor shall:

(i) Preside at all meetings of the governing body, and in his absence a councilman shall be appointed to act as mayor pro tem;

(ii) Have superintending control of all officers and affairs of the city or town;

(iii) Take care that the ordinances and laws are complied with;

(iv) Administer oaths;

(v) Sign commissions and appointments and all bonds, contracts and other obligations required to be signed in the name of the city or town; and

(vi) Have one (1) vote on all matters coming before the governing body upon which a vote is taken, except a vote:

(A) To override a veto;  (B) To confirm an appointment other than a vote to break a tie vote of the governing body; and

(C) Pursuant to a hearing for removal or discharge as provided in W.S. 15-2-102(b)(iv)(C) or